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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.79, 3,149.64 and 850.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.79, 3,149.64 and 850.35 is: 1,275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.79 : 3,149.64 = 850.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.79/3,149.64 = 850.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.79x = 3,149.64 × 850.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.79x = 2,678,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,296.37/2,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.51

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